By Staff Reports
(Maui)– The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development today announced its workshops for the month of March. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut, in Suite B-9. Seating for all workshops is limited, and all workshops are subject to change or cancellation. Sessions are free unless otherwise noted. To reserve a seat, call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.
The following workshops are available:
The ABC’s of a Business Plan
Instructor: Craig Swift. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.
Craig Swift, Director of the MEO Business Development Center, will discuss the reasons why a business plan is essential to the success of your small business. He has more than 35 years of experience in owning, managing, and lending to small businesses. Participants will receive an outline of the business plan taught by MEO’s Core Four Business Plan Course.
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
Instructor: Rowena “Nikki” Baysa. Thursday, March 6, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn how the health care change will affect you as a tax accountant and your clients. You will learn and understand some of the basics of the Hawai’i Health Connector’s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), the health insurance marketplace, and the small business tax credits. Participants will also learn about low-cost and no-cost health insurance coverage for individuals, families, sole proprietors, small business employers and self-employed individuals. Rowena “Nikki” Baysa is a Hi’i Ola Program Specialist for the island of Maui.
Business on the Grill with Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB)
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 – 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Meet other business owners/managers, share and learn with thought-provoking questions, answers and coaching! More info and RSVP here: www.meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers
How to Set and Achieve Any Goal You Have in Your Life
Instructor: Ed Gazmen, CLC. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.
This workshop, led by Ed Gazmen, CLC, will focus on a detailed step by step plan on how to become a “goal achiever”. Ed will utilize his tools and experience as a Certified Life Counselor (CLC) to help you to achieve your goals. He has coached individuals as they explore and define their career and life aspirations, helped them overcome barriers, and find ways to successfully develop and achieve the goals that they have set.
Harnessing the Power of a Business Mastermind Group
Instructor: Danielle Miller. Thursday, March 13, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.
It is impossible to be an expert at all the pieces necessary to have a successful business. A Mastermind group consists of two or more people who work in perfect harmony to achieve a definite purpose. Leverage the power of many to accomplish more in one year than you could accomplish in a lifetime if you relied entirely on your own success. Learn the core values of a mastermind group and how to create or join a group in your area. Danielle Miller is a social media specialist, small business enthusiast, and founder of a marketing consulting and coaching company on Maui with over ten years of expertise in the marketing industry.
Developing a Do-Able Social Media Plan
Instructor: Nico Fisher. Friday, March 21, 2014 – 12 to 1:15 p.m.
Do you know the 10 simple social media marketing tips and tactics that can help your business grow? Would you like to learn how to be consistent across all social media sites or how to build partnerships with other like-minded business professionals? Nico Fisher will help you develop a social media plan. Nicole “Nico” Fisher is a Marketing Strategist, Social Media Consultant and Trainer with over 20 years of experience in marketing and social media.
QuickBooks for Small Business
Instructor: Richard Kehoe, CPA. Thursday, January 30, 2014, 5 to 8 p.m. $45.00.
Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring. This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices, and balance your checkbook. Instructor Richard Kehoe, CPA is a lead SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) counselor. Follow-up appointments are offered at no cost.
